It may seem as though that film is a medium that exclusively praises the media. Documentarians are pseudo journalists in their own right so it does make sense so many movies have respect for those that deliver people news and entertainment. But a deeper look into movies and their relationship with the media reveals just […]
Year: 2021
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10 Great 1970s Films Written Or Directed By Women
“Didn’t you ever hear of women’s lib?”, a young Jodie Foster’s Iris scorns in the 1976 psychological drama Taxi Driver, as she intensely spreads jam on her toast in a diner sat opposite the film’s titular damaged male character, Travis Bickle. And it was a vital question to raise. While Bickle insists that she should […]
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The 10 Best Films Set In London
For two thousand years, London has been marked on the map. Settled by the Romans in AD 47, Londinium, as it was then known, was the capital of the country during Roman rule. Fast-forward by two millennia, and modern London is a thriving metropolis that is considered one of the grandest and most important cities […]
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10 Films That Use Color For A Specific Feeling
When it comes to crafting your film, the term ‘color palette’ encompasses many elements. From the cinematography to production design to costume design, the actual visual look of the film relies heavily on the color. Of course, this can be shunned away or not taken full advantage of. On the other end of the spectrum, […]
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10 Great Morricone Scored Films You May Have Never Seen
It’s been a year since the passing of one of the greatest (if not the very, very best) film composers of all time: Ennio Morricone. The day his death was announced sent shockwaves throughout the entire film world; critics, directors, actors and other musicians, former collaborators and fans alike, from multiple countries, came together to […]
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The 10 Best Jet Li Movies
It takes a very rare combination of charisma, looks, and skill to become a movie star. There’s a complex set of qualities required that only a handful of actors can offer, which is one of the many reasons it’s such a daunting task for anyone to lead a big movie. Imagine, then, how special a […]